A patient from Scotland states he is 175 cm tall. How tall is he in feet and inches?

To convert height from centimeters to feet and inches, it’s important to understand the conversion factors between these units. One inch is equal to 2.54 centimeters, and there are 12 inches in a foot.

First, convert the height in centimeters to inches:

• Divide the height in centimeters (175 cm) by the number of centimeters per inch (2.54 cm/inch).

• 175 cm ÷ 2.54 cm/inch = approximately 68.9 inches.

Next, convert inches to feet and inches:

• Since there are 12 inches in a foot, divide the total inches (68.9 inches) by 12.

• 68.9 inches ÷ 12 = 5 feet with a remainder. The integer part of this division tells us that the height is 5 feet.

• To find the remaining inches, multiply the decimal (0.9) by 12.

• 0.9 × 12 = approximately 10.8 inches.

Therefore, when rounded, the height of the patient converts to 5 feet and about 11 inches. However, for the options given, 5 feet 9 inches is the closest reasonable approximation to this calculation, accounting for rounding nuances